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Senior Manager, U.S. Trade Risk and Governance

Coca-Cola
Full Timesenior
Washington, District of Columbia, USPosted April 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The Coca-Cola Company isseekinga forward-thinking and dynamicSenior Manager,U.S.TradeRiskand Governanceto join ourGlobal Trade & SanctionsLegal Team.This rolehas a primary U.S. trade compliance focus, while also supportingglobaltraderisk assessment, audit management, and tradeand sanctionspolicy governance.This role reports intothe SeniorDirector, Legal Counsel-International Trade and Sanctionsand offers a unique opportunityfor a strategic team memberto influence a world-renowned brand byadvancing risk-basedtradecompliance frameworks and ensuring consistent application of trade requirements in a complex global environment.

As a key member of the Global Trade & Sanctions Team,you will play a critical role in strengthening the company's license tooperateand license to winin the U.S. and globally. The successful candidate willpossessa strong foundationin U.S. trade laws and regulations and serve as a risk and controls leader-designing scalabletrade complianceframeworks thatanticipateregulatory change, withstand enforcement scrutiny, and support sustainable business growth.

This role will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, includingTechnical, Innovation and Supply Chain(TI&SC), particularlyCommercial Products Supply (CPS)and Procurement;Internal Audit;Government Affairs;International Operations (INTOPS);Human Rights; and other global business partners, to embed effective trade risk management across the enterprise.As a subject matter expert for U.S. trade matters, you will support import and export activities throughout the Coca-Cola System, emphasizing legaland operationalrisk mitigation and protection of the company's reputation.

Location:Role is based in Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC

WhatYou'llDoforUs

Lead Trade Risk Assessment and Controls Oversight:

  • Design, execute, and continuously enhance risk-based trade compliance assessments across U.S. operations, including customs, sanctions, and tariff exposure.
  • Identifysystemic risks, control gaps, and emerging regulatory vulnerabilities, and translate findings into remediation roadmaps.

Trade AuditFramework:

  • Develop and oversee a trade compliance audit and monitoring framework, includinginternalassessments, targeted reviews, and issue tracking.
  • Partner with Internal Audit to align trade compliance testing with audit plans, regulatory expectations, and enforcement trends.
  • Track remediation actions,validateclosure, and report risk themes and trends to senior Legal and Compliance leadership.

Policy Development & Governance:

  • Lead the development, refresh, and governance of global trade andsanctionspoliciesand playbooks, ensuring clarity, consistency, and usability across the Coca-Cola System.
  • Ensure policies reflect evolving U.S. and global regulatory requirements, enforcement priorities, and company risk appetite.
  • Establish policy governance processes, includinginterpretationguidance and periodic reviews.

InnovateTrade Complianceand Risk ManagementProcesses:

  • Identifyand implement technology solutions (e.g., compliance management software, data analytics, automation) to modernize and enhance U.S.and global tradecompliance operations.
  • Leveragetradedata and analytics to create predictive tools and dashboards that forecast U.S.and globaltrade compliance risks andprovideactionable insights.

CollaborateandServe as a Strategic Partner:

  • Partnerand collaboratewithinternal stakeholdersto craftand ensure alignment onthe company's position on U.S.and globaltrade policiesor high-risk trade-related issues (e.g.,regulatory changes, tariffs,classification, rules of origin).
  • Serve as the company's key trade compliance expert for U.S. trade matters,providingstrategic guidance tobusiness leaders.

Train andRaiseAwareness:

  • Develop targeted, risk-based training and communications focused on risk ownership, control effectiveness, and policy application.
  • Promote a strong culture of compliance by increasing awareness of trade risk, accountability, and escalation expectations.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required Experience and Expertise:

  • Bachelor's degreerequired; Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree in International Trade, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of5+years of progressive experience in U.S. trade compliance,risk management, audit, or compliance governance, preferably within a multinational organization.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. customs, trade, and sanctions frameworks from a risk and controls perspective.
  • Familiarity with trade compliance enforcement priorities and trends in U.S. government policies.
  • Experience designing or overseeing compliance risk assessments, audits, or control frameworks.
  • Proficiencyin trade compliancetechnologyand toolswith innovative thinking.

Strategic and Analytical Competencies:

  • Strong strategic thinker with experience in proactivelyidentifyingcompliance risks and developing forward-looking solutions.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges and develop scalable solutions that align with business strategy.

Leadership and Communication Skills:

  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, as well as external regulators and industry peers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex regulatory information clearly and concisely, including to non-legal/non-compliance audiences.
  • Experience inleading cross-functional teams, driving alignment across diverse perspectives.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills

Compliance, Risk Assessments, Trade Compliance

Pay Range:

$141,400 - $166,700

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

April 30, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Visionto learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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